Scituate Lighthouse
Uploaded: June 01, 2018 12:41:12 | Entered: June 01, 2018 12:51:06
Scituate Light was activated in 1811. Capt. Simeon Bates was the first keeper and lived there with his wife and nine children. During the War of 1812, Abigail and Rebecca, young daughters of the keeper, prevented the British from sacking the town. Noting the approach of two red-coat filled barges from a British ship of war, the girls snatched fife and drum and made such a din that the British mistook them for an entire regiment and made a hasty retreat. Abigail and Rebecca have gone down in history as 'The American Army of Two'.
Gord MacEachern June 01, 2018
Love the image and love the story Gail,totally outstanding!! #1709341John Koepfer @PresentPleasures June 01, 2018
What an amazing story and storytelling image Gail, great use of b&w as always, tones, light and composition are all excellent!! #11704897Tammy M. Anderson June 01, 2018
Very interesting bit of history with this beautiful B/W capture, Gail. #11704917Tammy M. Anderson June 01, 2018
Very interesting bit of history with this beautiful B/W capture, Gail. #11704918Jeff Robinson June 02, 2018
Outstanding - What a great storytelling image - Thanks for sharing Gail! #11704992Leslie McLain June 02, 2018
Beautiful capture and use of B&W, Gail. #11705236John Koepfer @PresentPleasures July 29, 2018
Excellent image and finalist Gail, congratulations!! #11717283Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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